10 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1916
Page
1
A Chicago street car explosion killed four and injured scores, with firefighters battling a blaze as panicked passengers fled. Firemen rescued many, and authorities reported up to fifty-five dead with thousands left homeless and three million in damage in Cabin Creek Valley.
The Meyer Beat will not make a new appointment for the library this month. The retiring members and the functional differences on the board will be settled by that time. The mayor will defer the making of pipes until possible, and it is hoped the agreement will be reached at the next meeting.
The local wheat market is quiet today after strong activity yesterday as about 1,000,000 bushels moved to dealers from farmers. Deals ranged near 1.00 to 1.02 per bushel with much of the 1916 crop carried over and a farmer reportedly holding out at 1.02. An estimated one third of Armenia's 1916 6,000,000 bushel crop has been contracted.
A writer counsels staying with one task until completion to reduce stress. The guidance is framed as helpful to a farmer's wife with six children, emphasizing steady, single-task focus over multitasking. The tone mirrors practical domestic wisdom from a bygone era.
A garbled notice reports that McAdoo warned presidential appointees against pressuring or influencing voters. It references avoiding political actions and improper conduct by officials, stressing that interference with voting or contributions to or from political actors is prohibited.
A large Portland crowd is expected at the Round-Up with Judge HL. Mureh, secretary, noting visitors arriving from Portland. The event venue, plans for seating and activities are described, and organizers anticipate strong turnout from the valley and nearby areas.
Chicago options move saw December calls touch 1.50 with notable activity as futures show range shifts and prices. Market notes indicate calm trade across sectors with modest gains and steady demand for near term contracts.
Reports say unidentified ships with four funnels were sighted near Galveston. Officials offered no action as a cruiser watched from the coast and both sides claimed no confrontation. Details remain unclear and no further steps were announced.
Disjointed reports describe Romanian war party activity unsettling Berlin amid Bulgarian border clashes and central power strain. Allied Balkan offensives from Salonika threaten the region as demonstrations grow and Amsterdam discussions hint at renewed tensions.
The Farmers Union Grain Agency plans a $26 000 grain elevator at the east end of town near the current warehouse. The project requires slight relocation of the Northern Pacific spur and will store about 100 000 bushels with a cleaning and sorting plant. It marks a new era in grain handling for the county, cutting sacks and enabling shipment of top grade wheat.
Charleston reports state militia halted looting after a catastrophic flood. torrents swept debris downstream as hundreds sheltered on remaining structures. several hundred homes damaged and at least ten killed. emergency aid distributed, with food and tents sent to affected areas.
Frank Hayes, water superintendent, told the city council the water commission will provide all water needed to flush sewers and will cooperate with the board. Sewers will be flushed hourly, with two or three sections flushed twice hourly. Residents must obtain city water office permission before attaching to a hydrant so the fire chief can track hydrant use. Thorn Hollow springs supply 2,000,000 gallons daily with a daily overflow except Monday.
In a decisive move the Farmer Union announces plans to erect an elevator in town pending funding and permits. The community awaits details on site, capacity, and potential impact on local grain trade as farmers seek improved storage and marketing options.
A grainy historical image shows a man lying near his doorway amid debris after British artillery hit as part of the war effort against Germany. The scene captures early photographs arriving to document the confrontation and the mounting British action.
Chicago reports soaring wheat costs push flour up by fifty cents per bag. Market chatter and broker activity reflect volatility as rumors and speculative pressure ripple through the grain and baking sectors. Strong demand and tight supplies underscore the elevated pricing pattern impacting households.
A freight wreck at milepost 24 between Yoakum and Campbell station on the main line of the W W Br S slowed all traffic this morning. Officials say eight or ten cars of an eastbound freight derailed, delaying Nos. 1 and 17 and forcing westbound passengers to reroute via Wakula. No injuries reported. wreckage clearance expected by evening.
Aug 16 in Mexico City reports sub-secretary of foreign affairs Amador died after ten days with a blood infection. He endured two operations to treat the gangrene and internal complications.
Federal mediators met Brotherhood representatives and railroad managers as talks continued. A B Garretson of the Conductors’ Brotherhood said the men stand firm and intend to press their demands. Mediator Chambers projected further meetings tonight. President Wilson was not informed of progress but officials hope for an early settlement.
News from Rome Paris and Berlin report heavy Allied offensives along the eastern front with substantial prisoner captures around Goritz totaling about twenty two thousand. Italian forces claim progress near Goritz as Austrian defenders retreat under cavalry and engineer assaults.
The Police Gazette announces the Golden Belt awarded to Pendleton as the only place hosting the amateur world championship cowboy contest. Richard K. Fox, proprietor, proclaims the belt the premier real championship prize, earned by top competitors such as Lee Cliswell, with the 1915 belt referenced amid chaotic OCR text.
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